EKG Technician - FT

Adventist Health Portland, part of both the Adventist Health and Oregon Health and Science University health systems features of a 302-bed medical center, 34 medical clinics, and home care and hospice services in the Portland metro area. Our full-service acute care medical center provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services to communities on the city's east side. Key services include cardiovascular care, emergency services, orthopedics, radiation oncology, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, and labor and delivery. Adventist Health Portland's mission executed by more than 550 physicians, 1,900 employees and 250 volunteers serving a local community known for its outdoor activities, independent creatives and exquisite culinary opportunities.

Job Summary:

Performs standard and complex electrocardiogram (ECG) and procedures using specialized equipment, under minimum direction. Uses electrocardiogram equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient's heart for diagnostic purposes. Schedules patients and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) American Heart Association: Required
• Certification as EKG Tech: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Completes electrocardiogram tests as requested by a physician to detect heart disorders. Performs an electrocardiogram (ECG) by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. Performs stress tests which involves hooking up a patient to an ECG monitor for a baseline reading and then monitoring. the patient's heart while he or she exercises on a treadmill which produces ECG readings at multiple levels of physical exertion.
• Gathers the patient's medical history. Explains testing procedures and prepares the patient for the procedure.
• Monitors the patient's status and notes any abnormalities during testing. Reports the findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis after testing.
• Calibrates and checks equipment on a weekly basis and orders necessary supplies.
• Processes patient records, in adherence with established procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB INFO

Job Category: Technician

Job Shift: Day Shift

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Pay Range:

Hiring Department: Cardiology